Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pinifolia
ID:
835903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm. ex Leavenw.) L.O.Alvarado & Ochot.-Booth

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 94: 320 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835238

Common Names

  • Cascabela pinifolia
  • Pine-Leaved Cascabela
  • Pine-Leaved Tree Tobacco

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Description

Cascabela pinifolia (also called Pineleaf Cascabela, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and long, needle-like leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cascabela pinifolia is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cascabela pinifolia is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cascabela pinifolia is a shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is best done in spring or summer. The plant should be carefully divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cascabela pinifolia

Cascabela pinifolia can be found in the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372464: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Melines Conklin Leavenworth (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leavenw.' in the authors string.
Leonardo O. Alvarado-Cárdenas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Alvarado' in the authors string.
Helga Ochoterena-Booth (1969-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochot.-Booth' in the authors string.